AN - I'm not happy with this chapter. I think I might fast-forward to Christmas and the wedding because those might need to be multi-chapters to cover everything.

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How's the Rabbit Hole?

David had taken Killian down to the Rabbit Hole, where they'd met up with Whale and Robin for some drinks. Mary Margaret had taken Emma over to Granny's for an impromptu bachelorette party.

You should join us. It would be much better if you were here. Your father is an amusing drunk.

Emma groaned inwardly. While she knew all of them would have more fun if they took the party over to the Rabbit Hole, she wasn't too sure she wanted to see her father drunk. There were just some things that a daughter shouldn't have to witness.

Killian was putting his phone back in his pocket as David came up and handed him yet another shot of rum while holding one for himself as well.

"Drink up, Hook."

"Trying to get me drunk, mate?" Killian clinked glasses with David and swallowed the amber colored liquid in one easy sip. David threw back the shot, sputtering as he tried to swallow and look cool.

"You know what? I think I'll leave the rum to you and I'll stick to beer."

Killian laughed and took a bottle of rum with him as he walked back to their table with David following.

Settling in to the booth, David sighed deeply and started peeling the label off of his beer.

"So, you're marrying my daughter."

"Yes," Killian replied, raising an eyebrow. "I seem to remember a time when you told me I would never be with Emma. Care to admit you were wrong?" Killian was enjoying egging the drunk David on.

David couldn't come up with any retort, as Killian was right.

"You know what, Hook?" David finally replied, a little riled up. "You're still not good enough for her, but you are good for her. You understand her. And you're not as bad as we used to think. That guy, that pirate, would never be with Emma. Now that you've given up revenge on Rumpelstiltskin and given up the ridiculous leather coat you kind of just seem like a normal guy. Well, a normal guy who still wears way too much guyliner and jewelry, but a normal guy. And you're good with Henry. Emma could do a lot worse."

Killian laughed. "I like you too, mate. Couldn't ask for a better father-in-law."

It was just then that the ladies all walked in. Emma had convinced them that they'd all have a much better time at a non-gender segregated party. As soon as they entered Ruby made a beeline to join Whale at the dartboard, while Regina and Belle went to challenge Robin at the pool table. Mary Margaret and Emma joined their men in the booth and motioned for the waiter to bring them cocktails.

"M'lady, I'm sorry to inform you that your husband is very drunk. He's just been informing me of how much he likes me."

Mary Margaret just giggled and leaned over and gave her husband a thorough kiss.

"My mother is tipsy too," Emma whispered to Killian. "Good thing we didn't do this the night before the wedding. Those two won't be able to get out of bed tomorrow. You're going to have to help me get them home."

"Gladly, love."

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A sober Killian practically carried Charming home, while Emma supported much of her mother's weight on her shoulder as they walked back to the loft. Emma made her parents both drink large glasses of water, and then sent them on their way into their room.

Killian pulled Emma in to a goodnight kiss. and told her he'd see her in the morning.

"Where do you think you're going, pirate?" Emma asked him.

"Granny's, love. I do need some sleep you know."

Emma tightened her grasp on Killian's collar. "My parents are drunk. Henry is at a friends. You're not going anywhere."